Head: School of Biomedical Sciences (part-time contract appointment: 5 years)

HEAD: SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES  

The University of the Free State (UFS) is recognised as a centre of academic excellence through relevant education, critical reflection, pure and applied research.  The University is also engaged in a deliberate and sustained programme to accelerate transformation which will advance human rights and constitutional freedoms, eliminate discrimination and guarantee equality for staff and students. 

The Faculty of Health Sciences within the UFS renders a quality health care service to meet the diverse health care needs in South Africa, taking into consideration the four pillars of teaching and learning, research, community service and service delivery. The Health Sciences Faculty is considered one of the best in the country and is proud of the high quality of health professionals produced. In today’s competitive marketplace a faculty that ensures a consistent approach to higher education and service, is critical. The faculty is extensively involved in the integration of health delivery projects and community service.

The post of Head: School of Biomedical Sciences will be on a part time basis and candidates must be on the staff establishment of the UFS within any of the designated departments/units/divisions of the School of Biomedical Sciences.

To this end, the Council of the University invites applications from suitable candidates for this very exciting, challenging and prestigious post of:

Head:  School of Biomedical Sciences (part-time contract appointment: 5 years)

Job ID: 1969

Duties and responsibilities:

Accept full-time responsibility under the leadership of the Dean as a member of the Faculty management structure (in consultation with the relevant academic departments and academic leadership and management) for the School’s academic programmes and research, as well as the service delivery that is unique to the School.

Establish and maintain the required infrastructure and decision-making structure; responsible for the overarching applicable support functions at the Faculty/University in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Deputy Dean.

Liaise with the relevant authorities regarding the optimal utilisation of service platforms, academic hospitals and the private sector for the School’s academic programmes, research and community service in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Deputy Dean.

Actively participate in the management of the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean.

Lead the strengthening of research, scholarship, reconciliation and social justice as critical foci within the School.

Further innovation in Teaching and Learning (including technology) that the School is known for.

Take a leadership role in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Deputy Dean in national and regional clinical medicine and health care affairs in the interest of the School and its wider community.

Manage the strategic and day-to-day affairs of the School of Biomedical Sciences within the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean – apply sound leadership and managerial skills.

Requirements:

• Proven academic and research stature and expertise in an academic environment.
• Applicants must already be appointed on the level of a senior lecturer of higher within any of the designated departments/units/divisions of the School of Biomedical Sciences
• A dynamic status as set out in the UFS Academic Appointment and Promotion Policy, and appointability at the academic status level as required for the post.

Recommendations:

• Management experience in an academic and/or clinic service department in the Faculty and/or academic hospital.
• Experience in interaction with professional health councils, professional bodies/management bodies in the public and corporate health environments.
• Must be prepared to continue to render professional services as per current UFS appointment.

Term of office:  Part time for five years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term.

Assumption of duties:

As agreed upon.

Closing date:

30 June 2017

Salary

Because this is a part time position, the successful candidate will still receive his/her salary as per current University of the Free State appointment. An additional allowance will be paid by the University of the Free State and details regarding the allowance are available on request.

Conditions of service:

This additional appointment is for a 5 year term on a part time basis and applicants must already be on the staff establishment of the University of the Free State (UFS). 

After expiry of the five-year term, extension of this contract according to the approved procedures and policy of the UFS will be considered.  Should the term of office not be extended, the candidate’s current appointment on the UFS staff establishment will remain in force. 

Applications to be submitted to:

Applications accompanied by an abridged CV (maximum two pages) as well as a detailed CV, declaration of intent must be forwarded via the electronic application system.

Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered.

APPLY ONLINE:

UFS staff members can log onto PeopleSoft, click Self Service, Recruiting, and Careers to apply online.